"It takes two to make that sort of a bargain!"
Matt had edged around toward one of the windows with the intention of making a break through the door.
Brady got up.
"What are you waiting for, Pete?" he called.
Matt turned a quick gaze about him, wondering from which direction Pete was to appear. Then, quick as a lightning flash, the curtain behind him gave way and fell in smothering folds over his head and shoulders. Two brawny arms encircled him like the jaws of a vise.
He fought with all his strength, and tried to yell to Carl. But one effort was as ineffectual as the other.
Pete and Brady had him between them, and he was utterly powerless.
[CHAPTER VI.]
CARL INVESTIGATES.